It was such a thrill last year when Nightshade City came out, but an even bigger thrill this year to officially be a series! You never know what's going to happen in life and if you'd have told me years ago I'd be writing a middle-grade series about super intelligent rats, well, let's just say I'd think you were spiking your Captain Crunch with something not exactly legal. ;)
THE WHITE ASSASSIN, Book II of the Nightshade Chronicles is officially out! My blog tour just started last week, so be on the look out, because many of these fantastic bloggers are giving away a signed ARC. Speaking of signed things...I'm giving out a signed hardcover of The White Assassin! To enter, simply follow Project Mayhem and leave a comment! I'll be announcing the winner Tuesday, October 18th.
For those of you who know the series, this book is all about the rat we love to hate, Billycan! You know I love bad guys, so having a book dedicated to one was an honor to write. Maybe by the end you'll understand why he's so darn bad!
Here's the blurb:
Book II of the Nightshade Chronicles begins three years after Juniper and his rebel band liberated the Catacombs from Billycan's vicious control and established the democratic Nightshade City. A sense of peace has settled over Nightshade, but it is a false one. Billycan, the White Assassin, has been found deep in the southern swamps, where he now rules a horde of savage swamp rats eager to overrun Nightshade City. With the help of an ancient colony of bats and an uneasy alliance with the swamp snakes, Juniper and his council set out to thwart Billycan's plans. When a shocking secret is revealed everything changes. The fate of Nightshade City and the life of Juniper's only son depend on Juniper's decision: should he help his mortal enemy? The past resurfaces with devastating impact in this sequel to Nightshade City, a dark tale of intrigue, deception, and betrayal. Here's the blurb:
Thanks to everyone who has been so supportive to me and my writing! Writers are such a kind and encouraging group of folks and I'm lucky to have gained so many friends because of it.
Congratulations, Hilary! Can't wait to read it.
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ReplyDeleteThis is the bizniss! Congrats, Hilary.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Hilary!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteThe White Assassin rocks!!
Ditto on the congrats and kudos on all your hard work! Whenever I see other authors doing well and pushing for success, it helps me put things in perspective and press forward with my writing...so way to go! By the way, what an awesome cover!
ReplyDeleteHilary, you and the Nightshade Chronicles seriously rock! Billycan is the best rodent-villain name ever. And Angela above is right about the awesomeness of the cover!
ReplyDeleteOh boy! I loved the first book and can't wait to see what dastardly deeds Billycan is up to! I know he's a rat, but he's seriously one of the worst baddies in children's lit!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I seriously adore you guys! Ha, ha! I'm going to bask in these comments all day!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteYay, congrats!!
ReplyDeleteSo thrilled for you! These books are going to stand the test of time, really and truly.
ReplyDeleteBest prize ever! Congrats, Hilary. You're an inspiration for all us aspiring writers.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!
ReplyDeleteSo very glad this is out there! What a great prize, too!
ReplyDeleteWoo-hoo! Congrats Hilary!
ReplyDeleteI already bought mine! It should be here today! Congratulations, Hilary!
ReplyDeleteMary Francis
Congrats Hilary. Love the cover. The books sounds amazing.
ReplyDeleteCongrats HIlary! So excited for you. I'm not going to enter the contest since you were kind enough to send me an ARC.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the release! I've been looking forward to this since I read the last spell-binding sentences of "Nightshade City."
ReplyDeleteOh a big congratulations to you - I'm a dunce I didn't realize you were also an author when I first started following you - which I think was just yesterday haha. I love the sound of the first book - so if I happen to win I'll pick it up right away!
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By the way - I freaking LOVE that cover art - it is absolutely adorable yet fun and adventurous!!
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